Steady and Strong balance classes
Physical activity, including strength and balance, is vital for healthy ageing
Picture yourself dancing, exercising, or even enjoying a music-filled class with friends, all while improving your strength and balance.
Falls don't have to be a part of getting older. Imagine staying active, strong and being able to do the things you love without the fear of falling. That's exactly what our Steady and Strong classes offer.
Designed and delivered by experts, these classes are all about boosting your strength and balance. And the best part? Over 100 classes are available across Hampshire – or you can join a class online from the comfort of your own home.
Keep reading to discover more about each type of Steady and Strong class and find what works for you.
If you have had a fall in the last three months you should first talk to your GP team. You may be eligible for support through the NHS, which can include NHS balance classes.
Find out about our different types of class
Steady and Strong classes
Improve strength and balance through a combination of seated and standing exercises, with chair support for those who need it.
Steady and Strong Dance
Steady and Strong Dance classes combine some specific exercises to improve strength and balance, with the creativity and energy of dance. Improving strength and balance can help to reduce the chance of having a fall in the future.
Our Steady and Strong Dance instructors are all experienced in teaching movement classes to older people, and you don’t need prior dance or exercise experience. Movements are both seated and standing.
Steady and Strong Dance classes are suitable for adults who meet all of these conditions:
- You can walk around your home without use of a walking aid
- You can go out and about without physical assistance from another person
- You can take a backwards step without concern and turn 180 degrees without needing external support
- You have not had a recent fall resulting in injury, frequent falls in the last 6 months, or an unexplained fall (loss of consciousness)
- You are not waiting for a GP appointment or follow up appointment for an uncontrolled condition, or for a physiotherapy assessment or treatment plan
Steady and Strong with Music
Steady and Strong online
Steady and Strong and Steady and Strong Dance are now available to attend online.
Tips for attending a class online:
- Find a suitable place in your home to exercise which is free from trip hazards, e.g. rugs or wires.
- Ensure that you have plenty of space to exercise and a strong surface to support your balance. Some Steady and Strong class participants like to use a kitchen counter or a sturdy chair.
- Set up a laptop or tablet on a flat surface and ensure your camera and microphone are on. Set the volume so you can hear clearly.
- Position the laptop so you can be seen from top to toe. This may need adjustment throughout the class.
Become a Steady and Strong instructor
As a freelance Steady and Strong instructor, you will receive a contribution to training fees and set-up costs, as well as marketing support for your classes.
Further guidance and support
If you are unable to find the relevant support, get in touch with Adult's Health and Care: